High School Humanities & IB Diploma Program Economics Teacher; Probationary

Overview

Job Title: High School Humanities & IB Diploma Program Economics Teacher (Probationary) - 2 Positions

Period:

Union Position - Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement

Status: Non-Exempt

As of 02/04/2026

Founded in 1947, the United Nations International School (UNIS) is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school in Manhattan, serving a diverse, global community. About half of UNIS families are affiliated with the United Nations, while the rest are internationally minded New York–based parents. Guided by the ideals of the United Nations, UNIS provides an inclusive learning environment where rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural communication, inspiring students to help build a peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world.

• Full-time teaching role in Humanities (Grades 9-10) and IB Diploma Program SL/HL Economics (Grades 11-12).
• Inspire inquiry-based learning that bridges economic theory, historical context, and global citizenship.
• Guide students in developing critical thinking, analytical, and evaluative skills aligned with IB learning outcomes.

• Teach the core units of the IB DP Economics course:
• Introduction to Economics – the role of choice and opportunity cost, and the methods economists use.
• Microeconomics – demand and supply, elasticity, market equilibrium, and market failure (externalities, public goods, market power, asymmetric information).
• Macroeconomics – aggregate demand/supply, macroeconomic objectives (growth, inflation, employment), inequality and poverty, and policy responses (fiscal, monetary, and supply-side).
• The Global Economy – international trade, exchange rates, balance of payments, economic integration, development, and sustainability.
• Integrate the nine key IB Economics concepts (scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence, and intervention) into all teaching and learning experiences.
• Guide students in preparing the Internal Assessment portfolio, consisting of three analytical commentaries based on real-world news articles.
• Ensure alignment with IB assessment objectives, including:
  • Knowledge and understanding of content and models.
  • Application and analysis using real-world data.
  • Synthesis and evaluation of economic theories and policy implications.
  • Use of appropriate terminology, diagrams, and quantitative methods.
• Support students in developing research and data interpretation skills for internal and external assessments, including preparation for Papers 1, 2, and 3.
• Promote awareness of economic interdependence and the impact of policy decisions on sustainable development and equity.

• Design and deliver inquiry-based units exploring history, geography, global systems, and societal change.
• Incorporate critical analysis of sources, argumentation, and interdisciplinary connections with economics, ethics, and civic education.
• Foster understanding of individuals and societies through diverse perspectives and cultural lenses.

• Participate in departmental planning, assessment moderation, and professional dialogue to ensure curricular coherence.
• Contribute to the IB Core as appropriate – for instance Extended Essay supervision, along with creating class connections to TOK and CAS.
• Writing letters of recommendation.
• Teaching Theory of Knowledge and/or other courses related to the candidate’s expertise and profile.
• Other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (e.g., advisory, supervision duties, intensives).

• Mastery of economic analysis, including microeconomic and macroeconomic modeling, policy evaluation, and data interpretation.
• Ability to apply quantitative techniques to identify and explain economic relationships.
• Strong capacity to integrate current events and global issues into teaching to promote relevance and engagement.
• Expertise in guiding students through economic argumentation, policy writing, and academic research.
• Knowledge of IB pedagogy, emphasizing…